Construction Industry News
The Himachal Pradesh (Himuda) Urban Development Authority is considering implementing a land pooling policy. It has purchased 1,731 bigha of land in the state for Rs 156 crore and will now develop it to generate income rather than buy more.
It proposes to develop and market projects under willing private owners without actually acquiring the land. Suresh Bhardwaj, the minister of urban development and housing, said Saturday at a meeting on improving Himuda's financial situation that the agency will name colonies after tourist destinations such as Shimla, Solan and Dharamshala to boost their brand equity.
Himuda, according to Bhardwaj, should work differently from other government departments and complete his work on time, which will help the agency innovate. Bhardwaj formed a committee of Himuda officials to recommend ways to improve the company's financial situation, and he demanded that his Shimla projects be properly accounted for.
According to the minister, Himuda will follow new procedures in the future when purchasing land. It has approached industry and the horticultural department about leasing large tracts of land and planning a one-stop shop for allotment gardeners and other stakeholders. To register complaints, the agency will have a special WhatsApp number.
HIMUDA officials, led by Vice-President Praveen Sharma, presented a detailed proposal to improve the functioning of the authority.
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